We take a look at our favourite adventure films over the years…
Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark:
How could we not start with the ultimate adventure film? The Indiana Jones films all have plenty of excitement and humour that ensures that the audience really feel as though they are being taken on Indiana’s adventures with him. It is a real blast from start to finish, with great casting in each film.
The Wizard of Oz:
The ultimate classic adventure fantasy film, based on L. Frank Baum’s book is filled from wonder from start to finish. It is hard to resist the way in which the film moves from black and white of Kansas to the vibrant colour of Oz as well as the magic that reveals itself along the way. The friendship that bonds the characters in completely charming as are the songs to take audiences on a magical adventure.
The Mummy:
Having always been fascinated with Ancient Egypt, the 1999 film The Mummy wonderfully blends history and adventure with plenty of thrills and romance along the way. It is also a film that has been perfectly cast – and I can’t wait to see what the fourth film (set to be released in 2027) in the series has to offer!
Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl:
Undead monkeys, pirates, treasure and plenty of sword fights along the way, it is impossible to resist the sheer joy and imagination plot wise that Pirates of the Caribbean: The curse of the Black Pearl has to offer. It is also fun and joyous for the entire family to watch as it all unfolds.
Sherlock Holmes (2009):
This is a bit of a different type of adventure as Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson embark on an adventure to capture an extremely dark villain which leads them into all kinds of trouble and action packed sequences along the way. Once again the casting is perfect with Robert Downey Jr and Jud law taking on the central characters allowing for a beautiful dynamic between the pair.
Dante’s Peak:
Volcanoes are unpredictable as the characters in this thrilling adventure film in which the characters in a town are thrown into chaos as movement is detected in the volcano which lurks in the town’s background. It is a lovely build up to the climax and although it is a different type of adventure film, there are plenty of twists and turns along the way to make it feel like a real adventure film.
Jumanji:
Such an imaginative and fun film starring Robin Williams. It is hard to resist the concept of a board game causing all kind of chaos! The increasing chaos as the quest to finish game of Jumanji unfolds, there is also great fun to be had with the characters as well.
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe:
Based on the beloved book, this Disney adaptation feels extremely faithful to the adventurous nature of the story. Plenty of striking images, exploration of character and the ideas of growing up intersperse nicely with joy for the characters exploring a new world. It is brilliantly and vividly brought to life.
Jurassic Park:
Danger, excitement and a quest for survival it would be difficult not to find a reason to not include Jurassic Park on this list. There is plenty of suspense along the way that ensures that the audience is on the edge of their seat to see who survives until the very end…..
The Lord of the Rings series:
For those who like their adventure films filled with drama, The Lord of the Rings trilogy is the way to go. High quality, a brilliant film score, well thought out script there is plenty to thrill and excite from start to finish in each film.